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Manila port gridlock needs structural logistics reset
Manila’s port congestion problem is once again clogging the nation’s economic arteries—and experts say quick fixes won’t cut it.
PAL expands Airbus maintenance deal
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed an expanded maintenance support agreement with Airbus covering 63 aircraft in its fleet.
Cooler weather, softer demand weigh on Meralco sales; signals slower economic activity
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a slight drop in power sales in 2025 as cooler weather and weaker demand from households and businesses reduced electricity use.
Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness
The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.
Holiday hiring falters as jobless numbers rise in December
December is usually when cash registers ring nonstop, delivery vans double-park with abandon, and seasonal jobs pop up like Christmas lights. This time, though, the Philippine labor market delivered a quieter jingle. Despite peak holiday demand, joblessness refused to melt away, hinting that even Santa’s factory may have sent a few elves home early.
